Today in Nuevo León, Mexico, the sun rises at 6:16 AM and sets at 7:12 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 56m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Nuevo León is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Nuevo León
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Nuevo León runs from N/A to 6:47 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:41 PM and lasts until 7:12 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Nuevo León sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Nuevo León falls exactly at 12:44 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -4.06 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Nuevo León, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Nuevo León?
At Nuevo León's latitude of 26.2384363°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.30° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Nuevo León are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 26.2384363, -99.8873. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Nuevo León (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Nuevo León versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:16 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 56m |
| 2025 | 6:16 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 55m |
| 2021 | 7:16 AM | 8:11 PM | 12h 55m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Nuevo León today?
In Nuevo León, the sun rises at exactly 6:16 AM and sets at 7:12 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 56m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Nuevo León today?
Today, morning golden hour in Nuevo León runs from N/A to 6:47 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:41 PM and lasts until 7:09 PM.
Why does sunrise in Nuevo León shift every day?
At Nuevo León's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 254.30° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Nuevo León at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:44 PM when the sun reaches -4.06. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Nuevo León, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Nuevo León changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:16 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:16 AM.